The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."